Read the passage below and decide which option best fits each space

There are two main factors that make it difficult to overcome poverty in the countryside. First, there is a (1) ... to inherit one's occupation. If a person's parents work in agriculture, he will have chances to work in a agriculture, and the income levels of many (2) ... are very low. Another main problem is thet families in the countryside are usually (3) ... Before machines and modern technology are applied to farm work, the farm family used children as workers. But now (40 ... conditions have changed they still remain large families including several generations. The older members are (5) ... work hard and the young men go to the cities to look for jobs. Those who are left behind have an ever-grater burden to bear.

I have always wondered how life was twenty years ago. I (1) __________ that life in the past was boring and inconvenient (2) ___________ the lack of modern facilities. However I changed my opinion after I heard my grandfather talk about his childhood. In the past, although modern and convenient gadgets were not available, everyone really enjoyed the simple and peaceful life. In the family, the father used to be the (3) ___________ while the mother used to just stay home and take care of the house. The saying” Men make house, women make home” used to be very popular that day. The children (4) ___________ play video games or go on extra classes after school as we (5) ___________ today. (6) ___________, they could enjoy a variety of outdoor activities with other such as kite flying, rope skipping, so on. In the past, many unique customs of Vietnamese people were seen more vividly than today. (7) ___________, Vietnamese women used to (8) ___________ their teeth black and people used to chew betel nut. It is such a pity that I rarely see those customs today.

1.       A. consumed                 B. presumed                  C. resumed                    D. résumé

2.       A. because           B. despite             C. due to              D. as

3.       A. breadwinner   B. pillar               C. strongest                   D. most important

4.       A. didn’t used to B. didn’t use to    C. used to            D. use to

5.       A. do                    B. did                   C. used to do                 D. didn’t used to do

6.       A. Besides            B. While               C. However                   D. Instead

7.       A. Likewise                   B. For example    C. Therefore                 D. Although

8.       A. color                B. dye                  C. make               D. paint

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1. They have changed the date of the meeting. The date of the meeting ..............

a, was changed          b, is changed          c, has been changed          d, changes

2. I had ............... in the countryside with my family last month

a, three - weeks vacation          b, a three - weeks vacation             c, three - week vacation          d, a three - week vacation

3. I have known Jane and her family .................... six years

a, since          b, for          c, from          d, in

4. Not many people think that country life is ................

a, bore          b, boring          c, bored           d, boringly 

5. Mrs. Thoa is generous to the poor ........................ she is not rich

a, so          b, but          c, however          d, although

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Fashions have always changed with time. No (1)________ Roman girls worried about having the latest hairstyle and boys in Ancient Egypt wanted to have sandals that were cool and not the sensible ones their mothers preferred.

Look (2)________over recent times, there seem to be two main differences in the way fashions have changed compared to earlier time. Firstly, (3)________ more people have a choice of clothes available to them. There are few places in the world where the trainers, the caps or the T-shirts of teenagers do not change from one year to the next. Secondly, styles are (4) ________within a much shorter time than they used to be. For instance, in the 1960s, (5) ________ had the same low waists and narrow skirts as forty years before.

In the early years of the 21st century, the shops are full of long skirts and colored scarves like the ones in fashion only thirty years before. Soon, we will find that the really fashionable people look no different from the rest of us, because it is only ten years since their clothes were in fashion before!

Điền vào số 3

A. far

B. some

C. even

D. much

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Fashions have always changed with time. No (1)________ Roman girls worried about having the latest hairstyle and boys in Ancient Egypt wanted to have sandals that were cool and not the sensible ones their mothers preferred.

Look (2)________over recent times, there seem to be two main differences in the way fashions have changed compared to earlier time. Firstly, (3)________ more people have a choice of clothes available to them. There are few places in the world where the trainers, the caps or the T-shirts of teenagers do not change from one year to the next. Secondly, styles are (4) ________within a much shorter time than they used to be. For instance, in the 1960s, (5) ________ had the same low waists and narrow skirts as forty years before.

In the early years of the 21st century, the shops are full of long skirts and colored scarves like the ones in fashion only thirty years before. Soon, we will find that the really fashionable people look no different from the rest of us, because it is only ten years since their clothes were in fashion before!

Điền vào số 4

A. exchanged

B. returned

C. repeated

D. accepted

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Fashions have always changed with time. No (1)________ Roman girls worried about having the latest hairstyle and boys in Ancient Egypt wanted to have sandals that were cool and not the sensible ones their mothers preferred.

Look (2)________over recent times, there seem to be two main differences in the way fashions have changed compared to earlier time. Firstly, (3)________ more people have a choice of clothes available to them. There are few places in the world where the trainers, the caps or the T-shirts of teenagers do not change from one year to the next. Secondly, styles are (4) ________within a much shorter time than they used to be. For instance, in the 1960s, (5) ________ had the same low waists and narrow skirts as forty years before.

In the early years of the 21st century, the shops are full of long skirts and colored scarves like the ones in fashion only thirty years before. Soon, we will find that the really fashionable people look no different from the rest of us, because it is only ten years since their clothes were in fashion before!

Điền vào số 1

A. way

B. doubt

C. chance

D. matter

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Fashions have always changed with time. No (1)________ Roman girls worried about having the latest hairstyle and boys in Ancient Egypt wanted to have sandals that were cool and not the sensible ones their mothers preferred.

Look (2)________over recent times, there seem to be two main differences in the way fashions have changed compared to earlier time. Firstly, (3)________ more people have a choice of clothes available to them. There are few places in the world where the trainers, the caps or the T-shirts of teenagers do not change from one year to the next. Secondly, styles are (4) ________within a much shorter time than they used to be. For instance, in the 1960s, (5) ________ had the same low waists and narrow skirts as forty years before.

In the early years of the 21st century, the shops are full of long skirts and colored scarves like the ones in fashion only thirty years before. Soon, we will find that the really fashionable people look no different from the rest of us, because it is only ten years since their clothes were in fashion before!

Điền vào số 2

A. about

B. round

C. behind

D. back

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Fashions have always changed with time. No (1)________ Roman girls worried about having the latest hairstyle and boys in Ancient Egypt wanted to have sandals that were cool and not the sensible ones their mothers preferred.

Look (2)________over recent times, there seem to be two main differences in the way fashions have changed compared to earlier time. Firstly, (3)________ more people have a choice of clothes available to them. There are few places in the world where the trainers, the caps or the T-shirts of teenagers do not change from one year to the next. Secondly, styles are (4) ________within a much shorter time than they used to be. For instance, in the 1960s, (5) ________ had the same low waists and narrow skirts as forty years before.

In the early years of the 21st century, the shops are full of long skirts and colored scarves like the ones in fashion only thirty years before. Soon, we will find that the really fashionable people look no different from the rest of us, because it is only ten years since their clothes were in fashion before!

Điền vào số 5

A. jackets

B. blouses

C. trousers

D. dresses

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Improve Your Time-Managing Skills

 It is common for all of us to take more tasks than our desired potential. This can often result in stress and tiredness. Learn the art of sharing work with your partners based on their skills and abilities. Before the start of the day, make a list of tasks that need your immediate attention as unimportant tasks can consume much of your precious time. Some tasks need to be completed on that day only while other unimportant tasks could be carried forward to next day. In short, prioritize your tasks to focus on those that are more important. Carry a planner or notebook with you and list all the tasks that come to your mind. Make a simple “To Do” list before the start of the day, prioritize the tasks, and make sure that they are attainable. To better manage your time-management skills, you may think of making 3 lists: work, home, and personal. Stress often occurs when we accept more work than our ability. The result is that our body starts feeling tired which can affect our productivity. Instead, share tasks with your partners and make sure to leave some time for relaxation. Most of the successful men and women have one thing in common. They start their day early as it gives them time to sit, think, and plan their day. When you get up early, you are more calm, creative, and clear-headed. As the day progresses, your energy levels start going down, which affects your productivity and your performance as well.

Making a list of important tasks can help us_____

A. take more tasks than our potentia

B. share work with our partners

C. prioritize important tasks

D. complete all the tasks on that day